Cranks but wint start.

Asked by built2endure Jul 19, 2016 at 05:43 PM about the 2000 Toyota Celica GTS Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Cranks but wint start. I checked the timing
its right, it has spark, it has fuel going to
injectors but not past the injectors.
Sparayed starting fluid in it and still nothing!
Help please!

2 Answers

345

When you say you checked the timing did you mean Ignition timing or Valve timing? You also mentioned it has spark is it a good bright blue spark or a light white spark? Do you have compression? You mentioned that you have fuel to the injectors but not going threw them. By your last statement about spraying fluid in and still nothing is a little more interesting. I would start at the beginning and check the compression to verify the health of the engine. " Do a Dry and Wet Test" Once this is done and you are certain you have good compression move on to the fuel issue. your injectors are turned on and off by the computer Via a switch either in the distributor or on newer vehicles via the crankshaft and cam shaft sensors. Look at the wiring harnesses around these sensors for any loose connections or faulty wiring. You also did not mention if the check engine light was on and if you had any codes stored if so what are they. knowing the code will point you in the right direction. Your car being a 2000 model will be an OBDII computer based unit and will or should give you a code. has this vehicle been sitting awhile has it been wrecked? Did it stop while you were driving it? Knowing the background of how this started or happened really helps to solve no start problems.

3 people found this helpful.

I am having a similar issue. I have a 95 celica st 1.8L manual. It sat for a long time when I bought it. I drive it home no problem. Changed the plugs, plug wires, distributor, distributor, pcv valve, fuel filter, flushed out the radiator. Went to leave one night and it died in my driveway. I checked the fuel pump fuses and relay all good.it is getting spark. When I spray starter fluid in the intake it still does t start. Help.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    770
  • #2
    joedynamo
    Reputation
    620
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    540
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Civic
162 Great Deals out of 3,375 listings starting at $2,230
Used Toyota Supra
3 Great Deals out of 68 listings starting at $49,988
Used Toyota Corolla
110 Great Deals out of 1,961 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Camry
51 Great Deals out of 944 listings starting at $2,212
Used Ford Mustang
51 Great Deals out of 1,253 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Tacoma
53 Great Deals out of 1,029 listings starting at $8,708
Used Mazda MX-5 Miata
7 Great Deals out of 73 listings starting at $6,995
Used Lexus IS
24 Great Deals out of 342 listings starting at $5,800
Used Honda Accord
43 Great Deals out of 914 listings starting at $2,799
Used Chevrolet Corvette
31 Great Deals out of 1,000 listings starting at $11,995
Used Lexus GS
21 listings starting at $6,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.